TTLV: Psychotherapy for a case of a minor with depressive symptoms

1. Student's full name:Ho Thi Hai

2. Gender:Female

3. Date of birth: 14/10/1990

4. Place of birth:Duc Giang - Yen Dung - Bac Giang

5. Decision to recognize student number:3379/2017/QD-XHNV-DT, dated December 19, 2017 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:Are not

7. Thesis topic name:Psychotherapy for an adolescent with depressive symptoms

8. Major:Clinical psychology

9. Code:Pilot

10. Scientific guidance officer: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Sinh Phuc

11. Summary of the results of the thesis:

The thesis has presented theoretical issues on depressive disorders including theoretical approaches, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic criteria for depression in a case of a minor with depressive disorders. In addition, the thesis has described the methods and tools used for assessment and diagnosis, and psychological intervention techniques for clients with depressive disorders.

The author has assessed the client using reliable clinical assessment tools combined with quantitative descriptions to clarify the client's problems. The case is framed to perceive the problem and provide an intervention plan for the client. The author presents specific therapeutic techniques used for the client in the psychological intervention section. The result of the intervention is that the client's depressive symptoms have been reduced and life functions have been improved.

12. Practical application:

Depression in adolescents is increasing. Young people with depression cause significant impairment in learning and social activities, increasing the risk of suicide. Therefore, early detection of depression in children and early treatment in the community to improve the quality of life for patients is very meaningful. Research and psychological intervention for cases of adolescent depression have scientific and practical significance. Through clinical cases, the author has described the assessment process and intervention effectiveness for adolescent depression, contributing to additional research in application-oriented depression intervention.

13. Further research directions:Are not

14. Published works related to the thesis: Are not

INFORMATION OF MASTER'S THESIS

1.Full name: Ho Thi Hai

2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 14^thOctober 1994

4.Place of birth: Duc Giang – Yen Dung – Bac Giang

5. Decision of student recognition No:3379/2017/QD-XHNV-DT of the Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training course:None

7.Official thesis title:Psychotherapy for a minor case of depressive symptoms

8. Major: Psychology clinic

9. Code:Pilot

10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Sinh Phuc

11. Summary of theses results:

The thesis presents theoretical issues about depression disorders including access theory, clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria for a minor case of depressive disorder. In addition, the thesis describes the methods and tools used to evaluate and diagnose, psychological intervention techniques for clients with depressive disorder.

The author performed the assessment for the client using clinical assessment tools to ensure reliability combined with quantitative description to clarify the issues of the client. Shaping the case to see the problem and providing intervention plans for clients. The author presents the specific therapeutic techniques used for clients in the psychological intervention section. As a result of the intervention, the client has reduced the symptoms of depression, the functions of life are improved.

12. Practical applicability:

Depression in adolescents is increasing. Depressed young people cause a significant decline in academic and social activities that increase the risk of suicide. Therefore, the early detection of depression in children and early treatment in the community to improve the quality of life for patients is very significant. The research and psychological intervention for cases of adolescents with depression is of scientific and practical significance. Through the clinical case, the author describes the evaluation process and the effectiveness of adolescents in the intervention of adolescent depression contributes to additional research-oriented applications for depression intervention.

13. Further research directions, if any: None

14. Thesis-related publications: None